2v1 Fast Break - Direct Finish

Instructions

1. 1A1 advances with the ball to draw D1's attention.
2. 2A1 fires a quick pass to A2 before D1 can close the lane.
3. 3D1 drops back to pressure A2 and cut off the direct line to goal.
4. 4A2 drives hard toward goal; A1 sprints into support position behind.
5. 5A2 reads D1 and passes back to A1 who is now free in the center.
6. 6A1 finishes with a jump shot before D1 can recover.

Coaching Points

• Pass before the defender closes — do not wait until contact
• A2 must accelerate to goal immediately after receiving, not after thinking
• A1 sprints into support position as soon as the pass leaves their hand
• If D1 commits to A2, the return pass to A1 must be instant
• Finish with confidence — in a 2v1 the attacker should always score

Common Mistakes

• Holding the ball too long and allowing the defender to close the passing lane
• A1 stopping after the first pass instead of sprinting into support position
• Forcing the shot when the pass-back to A1 is the easier option
• Running side by side instead of maintaining spacing to stretch the defender